An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property Department based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant for the role of Purchasing & Supplies Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management of stores. The
successful applicant must have experience of managing supplies chain risk, stores
management and providing a link to ensure operational effectiveness.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post

This role involves may involve travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The
successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving licence check will
be required.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Utilities Management Officer working within the Environment and Carbon Team. This role will primarily deal with the auditing and processing of energy invoicing (electricity, gas, water and heating Fuels), collating of utilities information to assist SFRS in meeting its carbon reduction targets and utility budgeting. The location for this post is flexible.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The post holder will be required to; liaise with utility suppliers, bureau service providers and local SFRS personnel to ensure timely and accurate recording and processing of all utility charges. Manage energy monitoring and targeting and to ensure that data is updated, logged and available for reference. Accurately record cost-centre reference against all utility charges as an element to determining annual utilities budget forecasting. Be responsible for collating all utilities data, in order to generate annual carbon emissions data and to prepare annual reports to both internal and external stakeholders. Assist the Environment and Carbon Team in the implementation and management of relevant polices and strategies.

You will be educated to HNC in building services or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Will have good verbal and oral communication skills, be IT literate and good working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.

This full-time post is permanent and will require standard recruitment vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday on flexible working hours between 7am – 7pm.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Do you thrive on inspiring others, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable leadership?

At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to step into the role of Group Manager. Join our forward-thinking team, where innovation meets purpose, and be supported by a dedicated group of professionals passionate about delivering outstanding services to the communities of Lincolnshire.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and lead with vision, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Based at locations across Lincolnshire, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with councillors, Lincolnshire County Council colleagues, and partner agencies to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue takes pride in its strong collaborative relationships with Police and Ambulance Services, as well as regional fire partners.

This recruitment process is for the generic position of Group Manager, with opportunities available in various areas including Prevention & Protection, Community Risk Management Planning, Service Support, Operational Support, Organisational Development, or one of our three Divisional roles.

As part of the FDS Rota, when on N duties you must have a base to respond to within the county.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate leader ready to contribute to a modern fire and rescue service. The role demands:

Sound knowledge and experience operating at middle management level in fire and rescue, including service delivery, operational command, integrated risk management planning, performance management, and people management.
A proven ability to work effectively in partnerships and deliver tangible service improvements.
Political awareness and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships effectively.

You’ll be a leader who embraces and exemplifies our values-based culture, inspiring others to achieve their best.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from:

Substantive Group Managers currently serving in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
Substantive and fully competent Station Managers with a minimum of 12 months’ experience in role, currently serving in a UK Fire and Rescue Service.

Candidates must demonstrate and a proven tracked record of extensive operational experience, holding appropriate incident command training and experience at Level 2.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise, skills, and qualities, we offer excellent support, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for further professional development.

If this sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to review the full Job Description to ensure you meet the criteria and prepare the strongest application possible.

The Assessment Process

Please complete the application using the ‘Apply Now’ button. Ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria as well as answering the following question in the personal statement: ‘Why do you want to become a group manager at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue?’ (500 words)

Candidates will only be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria.

Candidates who progress to the assessment stage will be required to complete a written report task, which must be submitted by 10th March. The assessment process itself will take place over the course of a day and will include the following elements:

Written Report Submission – Candidates will be provided with a task and expected to submit their report by the deadline.
Presentation & Interview – Candidates will have the opportunity to present their written report to the panel, followed by a formal interview.
Stakeholder Engagement Exercise – An interactive session designed to assess engagement and communication skills.

The selection process will take place on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th March, depending on the number of shortlisted applicants.

The successful candidate must achieve successful Lincolnshire Police vetting at Level 2 for them to be employed.

For an informal and in confidence discussion, prior to the application deadline, please contact Area Manager David Lynch on david.lynch@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07710 917403. Alternatively, if you have any questions to address to the recruitment team, please contact them at RecruitmentFire@lincolnshire.gov.uk

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading multi-agency partnership committed to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents. 
 
The role will support the West Yorkshire Resilience Forum multiagency Training and Exercise Programme and Training and Exercise Group. 
 
For further information regarding the person specification and job description, please see the attached Role Profile.  
 
About West Yorkshire Resilience Forum (West Yorkshire Prepared): 
 
West Yorkshire Prepared is the Local Resilience Forum for West Yorkshire. 
 
Made up of the region’s emergency responders, Local Authorities, health services and other supporting agencies, the organisations in West Yorkshire Prepared work collaboratively to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents. 
 
As a multi-agency partnership, LRF ensure there is co-ordination, co-operation and efficiency across the region, working together for the benefit of the communities we serve. 
 
For further information on LRF please visit https://www.westyorkshireprepared.org.uk/ 
 
We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork. 
 
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Leah Bell, West Yorkshire Resilience Forum Manager on 01924 293125, ext. 39125 or email leah.bell@westyorkshire.police.uk.  
 
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service employees may apply for this role as a secondment, however permission must be sought from your line manager beforehand. 
 
To apply for this role. please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 2nd March 2025, with interviews expected week commencing Monday 17th March 2025. 
 
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection. 
 
The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

You will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of our service, supporting over 1450 colleagues who work round the clock to help people and save lives. This fantastic opportunity gives you the chance to make a real difference to safety and well-being of the people of West Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you will support WYFRS with all people related matters across the end-to-end employee lifecycle. Leading the People function, you will align people strategies and policies with the Service’s objectives, whilst taking responsibility for a range of services including recruitment and selection, advice on conditions of employment, performance management, grievance, discipline and sickness. You will ensure the Service is enabled by a highly skilled, expert People function, which delivers excellence and puts people at the heart of every decision. 

You will be a value-based, compassionate leader with a proven track record of proactively managing change, evolving employee experience and advancing the quality of people services.  As part of the senior leadership team, you will have a very strong business partner approach and considerable experience of general management practices including cultural change, and employee relations. Strong engagement and influencing skills, working with ambiguity and being resilient under pressure are essential as the role demands an agile approach in a challenging and changing environment. 

The successful applicant should be CIPD qualified.  You will have a clear and in-depth understanding of current best practice in HR management together with a thorough understanding of relevant employment law. 

Our service offers an excellent package to all our colleagues including a Local Government Pension Scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, access to free parking, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities, sports and social clubs and the use of an on-site gym free of charge.

We are a caring organisation, and we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning.  We are looking for somebody who embraces our values and is willing to lead by example.

If you are passionate about people, evidence-based practice and delivering quality services we want to hear from you! 

Post: Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 19 February 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An exciting vacancy has arisen in LFB for a mechanical and electrical project manager within the Property Services Department.

The successful candidate will join the Project Delivery Team based at the LFB Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 0LL. They will be responsible for a package of allocated projects (normally ranging from £100k to £2M) at various fire stations, offices and other ancillary facilities within the Greater London area. The majority of projects are delivered by external consultants who design the works and act as a contract administrator. The successful candidate will oversee the external consultants and is expected to regularly attend site during the duration of their projects.

The project manager will prepare project briefs, liaise with stakeholders, manage project budgets and report on progress throughout the project period. The project manager will need relevant IT skills and effective oral and written communication skills. The project manager will need to deliver all projects in accordance with LFB policies and the standard station design brief.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Candidates must demonstrate experience of project managing property related projects similar in financial size and nature to those described in the main duties and responsibilities, including contract management of both consultants and contractors. Experience does not necessarily need to be fire and rescue based and does not necessarily need to be from a client based role, but an understanding of both of these will be an advantage.

2. Experience of managing professional services in respect of building project management in a multi-disciplined environment including small works, major refurbishments and new build to a nominal value between £20,000 and £7 million.

3. Experience of producing cost estimates, monitoring budgets and providing detailed financial information.

4. Effective oral communication skills in order to liaise, negotiate with staff at all levels as well as external contractors, consultants, representatives of external organisations and members of the public.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 17th March and 18th March at LFB Headquarters.. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

We are now looking for our next Station Managers to join our team and support us on our journey to become an outstanding Fire and Rescue Service.

As a Station Manager, you will be integral to the leadership of the organisation, supporting Heads of Service in driving forward a shared vision to make “Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old”.

The foundations have been laid for the future of our Service, a Service which is now building at pace, delivering a new era and capable of meeting the challenges of the future and we want you to be part of this journey.

As a Station Manager, you will bring outstanding leadership to our organisation – leadership that encourages new ways of thinking, collaborative working and an inclusive approach to everything we do. You will play a key role in leading teams to deliver against plans which align to our strategic ambitions.

As an organisation, we have been on a journey of change, and you will play a major role in continuing that cultural transformation and doing things differently – whilst understanding our history and heritage.

This role is pivotal in creating a positive, safe and supportive organisational climate ensuring that the values of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service remain fully embedded and visible in everything we do.

You will influence performance, future plans and direction for the organisation and will ensure the continued development of GMFRS.